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Lifford & Walkers Heath

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About

Lifford and Walkers Heath is a residential area in the south of Birmingham, situated between Kings Norton and Cotteridge. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and smaller terraces. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops along Lifford Lane, which includes convenience stores and takeaways.

The area is bordered by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal to the north, providing a route for walking and cycling. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Lifford Reservoir, a large body of water now used for sailing and fishing, which adds a distinct open aspect to the neighbourhood's landscape. Several schools and community centres serve the local population.

Area overview

On average Lifford & Walkers Heath has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. There are 1 schools in Lifford & Walkers Heath: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lifford & Walkers Heath is home to around 6,161 people, with a population density of about 3,234.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lifford & Walkers Heath Population
6,161
Population density
3,234.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.5(+29%)
Shoplifting
12.01(+37%)
Vehicle crime
11.85(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.95(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,359
70.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
232
3.77%
African
203
3.29%
Pakistani
201
3.26%
Caribbean
175
2.84%
Total population: 6,161

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,408
29.73%
No qualifications
1,018
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
799
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
513
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 4,736

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
800
30.15%
Owns outright
721
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
15.64%
Social rents from council
412
15.53%
Other social rented
218
8.22%
Total households: 2,653

Property prices in Lifford & Walkers Heath

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £248,950 in Lifford & Walkers Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lifford & Walkers Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£715,000
Flats8£123,750
Semi-Detached32£256,000
Terraced22£238,500

10 years median price trend in Lifford & Walkers Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lifford & Walkers Heath.

All postcodes in Lifford & Walkers Heath

B389BE

Primrose Hill

B389FJ

Hawthorn Way

B303PH

Woodmeadow Road

B389PN

Ardath Road

B303HY

Crown Road

B303HZ

Castle Road

B388RH

Redditch Road

B389LZ

Monksway

B389NH

Hillmeads Road

B389NE

Hillmeads Road

B389PG

Ardath Road

B389PH

Ardath Road

B303LH

Canal Side

B389AN

Hill Bank Road

B303PA

Broad Meadow Lane

B380AY

Icknield Street

B388QP

Redditch Road

B303QW

Monyhull Hall Road

B388QQ

Kings Lodge

B389AA

Masshouse Lane

B389PD

Vista Green

B388QS

Redditch Road

B388SD

The Green

B303JN

Lifford Lane

B380BF

Cavendish Close

B389AL

Old Oak Road

B389HS

Gildas Avenue

B303LB

Baldwin Road

B303PL

Elmley Grove

B380AD

Harbinger Road

B388BD

Kings Gate

B389PA

Lazy Hill

B303EX

Masshouse Lane

B303QP

Parsons Hill

B389LP

Heathside Drive

B303PD

Woodmeadow Road

B380BA

Icknield Street

B388RS

The Green

B380AQ

Farnbury Croft

B389AE

Pinewall Avenue

B303LR

Shortlands Close

B303NJ

Peplins Way

B389FN

Willow Croft

B389LR

Heathside Drive

B303LW

Chapel Walk

B303JE

Lifford Lane

B303LS

Wharf Road

B388BA

Marl Top

B389FS

High Meadow Road

B303HN

Melchett Road

B303AR

Kings Close

B303HS

Melchett Road

B303PJ

Kenley Grove

B303PW

Walton Grove

B380AA

Walkers Heath Road

B389HY

Barratts Road

B389NY

Lazy Hill

B303HB

Prince Road

B303QN

Monyhull Hall Road

B380AB

Walkers Heath Road

B388DW

Rednal Road

B380AU

Hillmeads Road

B380AZ

Icknield Street

B388DR

Rednal Road

B388RN

Redditch Road

B389AG

Lanchester Road

B389JD

Sisefield Road

B303HH

Queens Drive

B303PN

Parsons Hill

B380AH

Leydon Croft

B389AH

Masshouse Lane

B303JW

Lifford Lane

B303PB

Broad Meadow Lane

B388QT

Downland Close

B303HD

Consort Road

B303JJ

Ebury Road

B303LP

Wharf Road

B303PP

Parsons Hill

B380AF

Apsley Croft

B388QR

Stone Close

B389LW

Monksway

B389AD

Masshouse Lane

B303FH

Pershore Road South

B303HP

Consort Road

B303LL

Lifford Lane

B389PL

Ardath Road

B303EP

Pershore Road South

B389FR

Sycamore Grove

B389LU

Heathside Drive

B389NB

Hillmeads Road

B303FJ

Pershore Road South

B389AT

Hawthorn Way

B303PR

Parsons Hill

B388DQ

Norton Gate

B388DS

Rednal Park Court

B389AB

Brooklea Grove

B389NJ

Hillmeads Road

B380AP

Walkers Heath Road

B303NS

Broad Meadow Lane

B303PG

Elderfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.